infrastructure to reduce impactsto soil, water and air quality, andspending nearly a half-billiondollars on noise mitigation aroundMSP,” said Jeff Hamiel, C.M., thecommission’s executive director andCEO. “This solar project is a majorstep forward in use of renewableenergy at MSP.”Ameresco, an energy efficiencyand renewable energy company,developed the solar infrastructureand LED lighting upgrade.

Ameresco also will maintain and
operate the system.

This solar project will reducegreenhouse gas emissions by 6,813metric tons annually, according tothe airport. This is the equivalentof taking 1,434 passengers off theroad in one year. As a result, thiseffort already has been recognizednationally through awards,including the Airports GoingGreen Award presented by theChicago Department of Aviationand the Minnesota Department ofTransportation’s 2015 Technologyand Innovation in EnvironmentalStewardship Award.

Miami Upgrades
Security Checkpoint Mats

Miami International has partnered
with BellaMat, manufacturer of a
100 percent antimicrobial floor mat,
to place the mats and runners in the
airport’s security checkpoints.

The mats and runners also can
contain advertising. To kick-off the
program, the airport in December
placed a “Thank You” message on
the mats.

“The antimicrobial mats at our
checkpoints are the latest way
that we are improving the travel
experience for our departing
passengers,” said airport Director
Emilio Gonzalez. “The mats
and other enhancements at MIA
are in direct response to their
feedback, as we strive to deliver
the world-class level of service our
passengers deserve.”

MSP Completes
Solar Installation

A 3-megawatt solar installation is
complete on the top deck of two
Terminal 1-Lindbergh parking
structures at Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP),
becoming Minnesota’s largest solar
generation site.

Airport officials estimated that
the solar installation will generate
close to 20 percent of the airport’s
total peak power capacity.

The project also included
converting more than 7,700 metal
halide light fixtures in all four
parking ramps to energy-saving LED
technology. Four additional electric
vehicle charging stations were
installed in the ramps, bringing the
total number of charging stations at
the airport to 18.

“The Metropolitan Airports
Commission has worked for decades
to operate Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport as sustainably
as possible, investing millions in